(COVINGTON, La.) — This school year has been an eventful one for St. Paul’s School, with a multitude of activities covered by The Paper Wolf throughout the year. Following are the top-read news and feature stories on The Paper Wolf news site for the school year.
Paralyzed Student Makes Miraculous Recovery
It’s hard to find a person associated with St. Paul’s who isn’t familiar with the inspirational story of Reagan Hill. To go from being told that he would never walk again to attending class once again is miraculous in itself. Instead of stopping there, Reagan stayed positive throughout the whole ordeal, sure that he would recover and prove his diagnosis wrong. A dark time in a young man’s life sees some light as he turns his ordeal into an outreach program for others in need. Read more
One-On-One with Recovering Cyclist Zach Russ
Yet another unfortunate incident befalls a student as cycling enthusiast Zach Russ is struck by a car while riding his bike. In much the same way as Reagan Hill, Zach made an unusually speedy recovery. After a relatively short stay at the hospital, Zach returned to school eager to get his normal life back on track. Aside from all the missed work, Zack’s transition back into school life was seamless, turning a bad situation into one with a silver lining. Read more
Marching Wolves Make Impact
One of the most easily recognizable groups in the New Orleans area, the St. Paul’s Marching Wolves are a unique organization to say the least. Three of our top read stories this year covered this organization.
- The history of the band’s unusual sense of style from the group’s inception through today. Read more
- School history is made as the first “legacy” drum major is inducted. Read more
- Despite injuries, weather, and road hazards, parade season marches on. Read more
Students Take a Stand for New Seating Arrangements
Controversy stirred on campus as the students vied for space in the Hunter Stadium stands during the home football games. Read more
Homecoming Recap: Dancing, Downs, and Dress-Down Days
The traditional St. Paul’s Homecoming dance inspired a whole week dedicated to getting the school amped up. Aptly named “Homecoming Week,” the days before the homecoming dance were filled with costumes and pep rallies, ultimately culminating in the homecoming football game. Read more
‘GODSPELL’ Left Audiences Speechless
The Marian Players, led by Denny Charbonnet, are known for putting on fantastic plays, and the 25th anniversary production of “GODSPELL” was no exception. The spring performance was well received by its audiences, making a good impression on those who were skeptical that the play had run its course. Read More
School Community Supports Charbonnet, Angelette Families in Tough Times
The families of theater director Denny Charbonnet and her daughter, SPS choreographer and costume designer Elise Angelette, went through much this past year since receiving the news that Angelette had developed breast cancer. Being members of the St. Paul’s community, however, means that the families saw plenty of support and encouragement from students and faculty alike. Read more
Rugby Captures State, Deep South Titles in Second Year
In only its second year as an established team at St. Paul’s, the rugby team won both a state and regional championship. Read more
An In-Depth View of the State Champion Soccer Wolves
The Soccer Wolves end their season number one nationwide. Read more
Big Screen Puts St. Paul’s on Big Stage
Thanks to generous donations, Hunter Stadium received an upgrade for its scoreboard. The new scoreboard is larger and includes a video screen. Read more
New Gym to Give Space, Value to Students
The school begins construction of a new gymnasium. Read more
Student Athlete Signings
This developing story was covered in two phases, both of which boasted top readership numbers.
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